The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 160 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1780 mm
Width
1777 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
4292 mm
Length
4237 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.45 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
city
61 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L